Friday, June 6, 2014

Guest Post: DIY Rice Neck Warmer

Happy Friday, everyone! We are in the middle of unpacking and getting settled after our big move from Texas to Kansas (our home state), so I haven't had time to put together my usual recipe or tutorial that I post on Fridays. Thankfully, Allie from Crafty Allie agreed to do a guest post for me today!

Allie is so much fun, and we share so many mutual interests! She's got a great project for you today that I know you'll enjoy.
Take it away, Allie!



Hi I'm Allie. That's me to the left(the crazy one), willing to do anything, well almost anything! I obviously, love crafting, 
hence my blog name "Crafty Allie".
I'm a fun loving Texan, obsessed with anything to do with crafting, sewing, knitting, crochet, cooking and so much more! Please join me in my adventures of creative insanity!



Thank you so much for having me on today Amber, I am so honored!

Today, I'd like to share with you my DIY Rice Neck Warmer.

DIY Rice Neck Warmer {guest post on Apples to Applique} | Crafty Allie


Now, I know what you must be thinking.
 It's summer, why on earth would anyone want to think of a hot heating wrap?

Trust me, if you're anything like my family, you are going to have a lot of injuries this summer.
These wraps are perfect for the quick to heal pains.

Great for a day of neck straining in from doing yard work, or just waking up on the wrong side of bed.

They are so super easy to make, mine only took 30 minutes!

So what you will need:
Fabric
Rice
essential oil

First thing first, lay your rice out on a
 few paper towels.
DIY Rice Neck Warmer {guest post on Apples to Applique} | Crafty Allie

I used about 1 cup for my wrap.

Then spray with your choice of essential oil. 
I used this Lavender Vanilla spray from
Bath and Body. 

DIY Rice Neck Warmer {guest post on Apples to Applique} | Crafty Allie

Its actually to put on your pillow to help you sleep, but it smells heavenly!

Spray enough to get it pretty wet, and then shift it around a bit. Then wash your hands!

Now, while that is setting, lets cut our material!
I used this lovely chevron pattern, and I added a pink fabric for the inside.
I cut two 5x14 strips of the chevron print, and two of the pink fabric.
You could just also double your strips and only do one pattern (color).
DIY Rice Neck Warmer {guest post on Apples to Applique} | Crafty Allie

I then sewed a pink back sides together.

DIY Rice Neck Warmer {guest post on Apples to Applique} | Crafty Allie

Now do that to the other strips.

DIY Rice Neck Warmer {guest post on Apples to Applique} | Crafty Allie

Now match up the chevron print together, and sew about 1/4 inch from the edge on the pink sides.

DIY Rice Neck Warmer {guest post on Apples to Applique} | Crafty Allie

I ended up sewing it a total of 3 times, 
just to make sure it would not ever leak!

Then turn it right side out!

DIY Rice Neck Warmer {guest post on Apples to Applique} | Crafty Allie

Then fill it with rice.
DIY Rice Neck Warmer {guest post on Apples to Applique} | Crafty Allie

Then fold it in (pin if necessary) 
and then sew the top together.

I again sewed it 3 times to 
make sure it doesn't come open!
DIY Rice Neck Warmer {guest post on Apples to Applique} | Crafty Allie

Warm it in the microwave for about 1 1/2 minutes (45 seconds on each side).
Now sit back and enjoy!

DIY Rice Neck Warmer {guest post on Apples to Applique} | Crafty Allie

Hey get up and give me that wrap, 
its Mama's turn!

I'm thinking these would be a great Dad and Grandpa gift for Father's Day.
I also can't wait to make them for teachers, co-workers, and stocking stuffers!

Thanks so much for having me on today Amber!

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Thanks, Allie, this looks like such a fun (and easy!) project. I know I'll be needing to make some soon! 
You all stop by Allie's blog and social media sites and show her some love. :)



13 comments:

  1. What a great post! Thanks for sharing this. I will have to make a few of those.

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  2. This is great. I have a similar DIY on my blog (sexymoxiemama.com) for the ear for kiddos when they have ear infections. Thanks for the post.

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  3. Here in Iowa we use feed corn to make them. Holds the warmth MUCH longer than rice!

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  4. Warm or not, this would be great for air travel! Thanks for sharing, love the fabric!

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  5. I have the same Lavender spray and love it. It is such a relaxing scent. I would love to make one of these wraps. Thank you so much for sharing

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  6. Now if this was a neck cooler I'd be all over it. Course, that wouldn't work as well with rice. Someone was selling those once at Celebrate Freedom and oh man were they worth the cost. Similar to this but thinner and packed with something different...just just soaked them in ice water and put them around your kneck (some people had them tied around their heads). The people selling them let you "re-ice" them in their cooler.

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  7. I totally forgot to add that it only takes about 1 1/2 minutes in the microwave. I heat mine for 45 seconds each side.

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    1. Thanks, Allie; I'll edit the post and add that info!

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  8. I have never heard of this, we get lots of aches and pains from working out. I am going to make this!

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  9. Love this!! Will have to try it myself. :) Found you on Snickerdoodle Sunday!

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  10. what a great post and Fathers Day gift for someone. Found you on Wow me Wednesday

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  11. Super cute! Thanks for sharing great tutorial!
    Hope you have a wonderful week!
    Hugs from Portugal,
    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  12. Very cool or should I say, hot idea! :D I am going to save these instructions on the off chance I get in crafty mood. Thanks for sharing!

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